Spontaneous uterine rupture at an unusual site due to placenta percreta in a 21-week twin pregnancy with previous cesarean section

Clin Exp Obstet Gynecol. 2004;31(3):239-41.

Abstract

Spontaneous uterine rupture is a rare, but serious complication of placenta percreta. This case report is about a spontaneous uterine rupture at an unusual site due to placenta percreta in a 21-week twin pregnancy with previous cesarean section. A 30-year-old, G3, P2 woman was referred to our unit in the 21st week of a twin pregnancy with acute abdomen. An emergency laparotomy was performed with the diagnosis of uterine rupture and intra-abdominal hemorrhage. A significant hemoperitoneum was found, with both fetuses freely floating in the peritoneal cavity. A large transverse rupture at the posterior isthmus wall was detected. Subtotal hysterectomy with preservation of both ovaries was performed. Pathological investigation of the uterus revealed placenta percreta.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cesarean Section*
  • Female
  • Hemoperitoneum / etiology
  • Humans
  • Hysterectomy
  • Placenta Accreta / complications*
  • Placenta Accreta / surgery
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Trimester, Second
  • Pregnancy, Multiple*
  • Twins
  • Uterine Rupture / etiology*
  • Uterine Rupture / surgery